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General Manager

Requisition ID:  13836
Location: 

Smithland, KY, US, 42081

Pay Type:  Salary
Travel Requirement: 41-50%

COMPANY OVERVIEW  
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.
Description: 

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Regional General Manager, reporting to the CEO ACM (Aggregate Construction Materials) will provide people, strategic, operational, sales and financial leadership to the River Region covering aggregate operations in Southern Illinois, Kentucky and New Orleans, sand and gravel yards in Missouri, Mississippi and Louisiana and marine Operations

The incumbent will have bottom line responsibility plus strategic management and execution of regional
operations of multiple ACM product lines to optimize financial performance. The Regional GM is responsible for providing operational, sales and administrative oversight within the prescribed market to gain new business and maintain existing customers. The qualified candidate will serve as a member of ACM leadership team, providing direction by overseeing and coordinating the uninterrupted supply of product.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH


•    Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
•    Work with General Managers and Regional Support Management to develop, communicate and execute the Region’s long- and short-term strategies, including specific goals and                    Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) consistent with the ACM strategies.
•    Lead the successful execution of the region’s strategies by ensuring operations, sales and financial goals are met or exceeded.
•    Focus on Company objectives, including Health, Cost and Cash by maintaining a safe and compliant environment, ensuring strong profit margins/profitability, and judicious fiscal                  management, including proper inventory and spend.
•    Grow the business by assessing market opportunities, and developing and present the business case for strategic initiatives, including acquisitions.
•    Supervise and lead personnel including making recommendations for staffing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation and problem resolution.
•    Increase market share and promote profitable sales growth by developing and maintaining strong
      strategic relationships with current customers, and identify and win new customers.
•    Increase and sustain operational efficiency by implementing and consistently evaluating effective manufacturing processes and practices.
•    The Regional GM will establish and bring to fruition all related goals and policies and will exercise wide discretion in decision-making and overall related day-to-day functions.
•    Build teams, set objectives, and deliver measurable results; and Ensure the success of the region’s health and safety objectives.
•    Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of                      safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR


Education: Bachelor's degree or 15 years of equivalent experience
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Required Work Experience: 15+ years
Required Technical Skills: Experience with SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Travel Requirements: 50%

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved. Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
  • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance 
  • Holistic Health & Well-being programs 
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
  • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Paid time off & paid holidays 
  • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Dress for your day
     

 

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com. This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Nearest Major Market: Paducah

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